Forget the doubters ... Rabada has resilience to catch fire at T20 World Cup

SEVEN months ago Kagiso Rabada was on top of the world, having just played a massive role in the Proteas’ victory over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s.

- JOHN GOLIATH

Before that, he had spent a month out of the game after testing positive for cocaine, and people were wondering how he managed to perform to his usual high levels without playing any cricket during that time. The question on everybody's lips was, “What makes Kagiso Rabada such a great of the game?”

At the time, it was a question that made him ponder for a few minutes during a press conference after taking a five-wicket haul in the first innings.

“My attributes... pace, bounce, movement and doing that consistently,” Rabada said after a slight pause.

Star Australian batsman Steve Smith had the same response when he was quizzed about Rabada.